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Russian SU-24MR and SU-33 were flying from mainland Russia and back via international airspace.

On February 14 the NATO Air Policing Detachment responded to Russian SU-24MR and SU-33 flying from mainland Russia and back via international airspace. Their onboard transponders were switched off and had no pre-filed flight plans, although the crews were maintaining radio communication.

Occurrence
2026-02-14
Publication
2026-02-14T18:00:16Z
First observed
2026-09-24T06:09:10.079Z
Review status
Not assessed
Countries
LT
Updated
2026-09-27T23:56:59.668Z

E/M/R/S scores

  • EExistence0/4 · Not assessed
  • MIntent0/4 · Not assessed
  • RRussian actor link0/4 · Not assessed
  • SRussian state responsibility0/4 · Not assessed

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  1. Role
    discovery_lead
    Date
    2026-02-14T18:00:16Z

    On February 14 the NATO Air Policing Detachment responded to Russian SU-24MR and SU-33 flying from mainland Russia and back via international airspace. Their onboard transponders were switched off and had no pre-filed flight plans, although the crews were maintaining radio communication.